[That sound made him feel sick. He shifted uncomfortably; every part of his body felt wrong just being witness to that. It was as if his very skin would leave him as well. He looked up at Bariyan and then he looked away, unable to hold eye contact.]

Maybe. I don't know. I hope it doesn't, not like before. It all grew out in one night. It hurt a lot.

[He rubbed his eyes. He knew it was ridiculous to cry over the fox so he tried to stop it from happening.] I want to tell you. The truth's been buried for so long, I think everyone should know.